Sweet potato and butter bean hotpot

With the cooler weather in the UK, the need for one pot stews and hotpots increases.  This is a delicious and lightly spiced recipe.


3 celery stalks
2 sweet potatoes
2 tsp smoked paprika
3 garlic cloves
thyme
large tin chopped tomatoes (400g)
about 250ml beef stock
large can butter beans (400g)
bread and cheese

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1.  Fry chopped celery and sweet potato with lid on (for 7 minutes).

2.  Add paprika, finely chopped garlic and a few sprigs of thyme.  Fry for a few minutes.

3.  Add tomatoes and stock.  Simmer for 15-20 minutes with lid on.  If necessary, reduce by simmering with lid off.

4.  Remove lid and cook butter beans through for 5 minutes.

5.  Meanwhile, toast however many squares of bread/baguette/ciabatta you want on one side.  Finely grate cheese and grill this on non-toasted side (seasoned).  Serve with aoili if you fancy.